Monday 20 June 2011

I challenge you to...colour-block with primary colours!



Biker jacket: H&M
Red roses clutch: H&M
Green scallop edged vest: eBay
Blue balloon skirt with bow: Primark

This outfit is my contribution to this week's "I challenge you to..." installment.

The "I challenge you to..." is a creative initiative by two very pretty bloggers; Dany of Nany's Klozet and Flor of Flor de Maria Fashion. Here's how they described it:

"Dany from Nany’s Klozet and I (Flor) decided to start something called “I challenge you to…”. In this weekly special, we challenge our readers and bloggers around the globe to wear specific trends- and we would love if you could join us. Every Tuesday we’ll publish next week’s challenge, on Mondays: we’ll show you how we wear the trend and you’ll be able to share your link & outfit her on my blog. You can also upload your pictures to Nany’s Klozet Facebook or Flor de Maria Fashion Facebook. We were inspired by “Bloggers do it better” but we want to give our own twist to it!"

I honestly can't remember how I stumbled upon this, but when I did, I thought it was quite a fun project and I couldn't wait to participate. So this week, I've decided to contribute properly. This week's challenge was colour-blocking with primary colours!


Colour-blocking is so in trend this season and totally perfect for summer. The colours are big, bold and loud, definitely not for the faint-hearted! I don't think I've tried colour-blocking before, but the bright, summery colours make me really happy clappy!

I'm actually really glad colour-blocking is so 'In' these days. It means that I don't have to worry about clashing colours or rack my brains thinking about the right colour coordination. I also like it that this trend is so...brave. Usually we're taught to pick one item to focus on and build the rest of the pieces around it, but for this trend, every single piece screams for attention.


Have you tried colour-blocking? If you have, do leave me a link to the blog post, I'd love to check out your outfits
xx

41 comments:

  1. Well done color blocking girl :D xx

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  2. Loving the vibrant shades! You rock this look x

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  3. I love it!! Your take on this trend is perfect~

    I really want to jump on this trend, but I have very little colour in my wardrobe xD

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  4. so beautiful red bag!!!
    Now, I want to go to H&M in Tokyo!!!

    akiko,
    from kimonosnack

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  5. Im so liking the Skirt Joey :D

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  6. I love love that skirt, the silhouette is amazing, and so is the clutch the rosettes look adorable!

    Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

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  7. haha. I remember in my sophmore year of high school, all I did was color blocking. I don't think it was a trend back then?.... But that was when I started looking at Japanese street fashion pictures and I thought my color blocking outfits were so japanese street fashion. XD

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  8. Love love your skirt.
    Great outfit and the colour contrast is amazing!

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  9. love the pop of color. fun outfit for hanging out.

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  10. I think you did the color blocking right, honestly.

    Not sure the proportions QUITE work, but every piece is a standout on its own!

    I LOVE THE COLOR COMBO.

    <3

    xx{ish.},
    Mae Lu @ thereafterish.!

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  11. Nice color blocking! Thanks for following back :)

    Definitely, Maybe

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  12. Love how you did the challenge! Reminds me the same colors that i used

    check my look too! :)
    http://alysbook.blogspot.com/2011/06/colourful-night.html

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  13. I have to tell you that you have great style, I am a new follower! I am glad you are participating in the challenge - you killed it!!!!
    That skirt is just gorgeous, the color and the cut is amazing. It looks great paired w a lether jacket!

    xo

    Flor de Maria
    http://flordemariafashion.com

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  14. Cute skirt! I'm not really into colour blocking haha XP

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  15. Aw Joey! You look adorable! I absolutely love that leather jacket! I also love the green and blue together, the colors are so lovely together! I also really like your red rosette clutch!



    Meanz (Koi Story)

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  16. Color-blocking for the win! Love the red purse!

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  17. Nice outfit, Love your sweet red clutch!

    Kisses,

    http://ideasfashionandmakeup.blogspot.com/2011/06/red-yelow.html

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  18. I think you did an awesome job, very inspiring - I do want to try it sometime :D I LOVE the clutch!!

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  19. What a beautiful clutch!! I'm truly loving your outfit!

    http://nanysklozet.blogspot.com

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  20. most of my clothes are monotones lol,i'm quite afraid to stand out,but this looks awesome,well done Joey! and yes I love sungei wang too,but lately the quality of the clothes they bring in sucks,but oh well,they are cheap,can't complain XD

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  21. You look so cute, and gosh I am in love with your clutch! ♥

    Wish I could smile as sweetly as you. :)


    xoxo,
    Addie
    The Cat Hag

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  22. Cute outfit and you did a great job of color blocking. I would try but all of my bottoms are denim and black :P

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  23. Great colour combination! Who knew primary colours could look so good today. I love the detailing on your clutch.

    x The Pretty Secrets

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  24. I love the bold combination of colors here. It is fun and a skirt has a character.

    Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and sharing your thought on shopping ban. It sounds like you are on track and have been very good. I love lengthy comment by the way :) I love to get to know new bloggers who we can relate and share their stories.

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  25. LOVE the outfit! Great colour combination

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  26. oh joey you did you a fantastic colorblocking job!!! you look fabulous and i adore your leather jacket!

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  27. Hi Joey,

    That's brilliant combination. Im so drawn to your leather jacket. The blue skirt & red clutch are so perfect together

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  28. No, sweetie, I think you misunderstood me. I think the color combo is perfect. It's cheeky and bright and vibrant.

    I think the proportions of the skirt with the jacket don't quite work. I think it's because of the large bow PLUS the tulip skirt PLUS a banded top and hem. The heaviness of the jacket doesn't work with the silhouette and cut of the skirt. I think a tighter cardigan would've worked better because you want the skirt to stand out more, whereas the jacket is too heavy and detailed and competes with the skirt and throws the balance off?

    I'm totally NOT criticising you. Just saying what it might've been for me, visually.

    xx

    xx{ish.},
    Mae Lu @ thereafterish.!

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  29. I love your jacket!

    Loves,
    Rowan

    www.redreidinghood.blogspot.com

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  30. i love your skirt!! ithink you did a great job at your challenge!!!

    http://treschicbypaulina.blogspot.com

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  31. i love the combination of blue and green! such a nice touch with the red clutch as well!

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  32. hello! thank you so much for your comment=) btw nice out fit!!

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  33. amazing look! i love color blocking, and you did it is well! love it :)

    thelibertybelleblog.blogspot.com

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  34. I love the skirt!! the vibrant blue is so pretty (:

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  35. Gosh you are a cutie! I love your smile..and thats some great primary colourblocking. i dont know if I could do it. I never even tried jut colourblocking because I need a print in my outfit!! haha x

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  36. love the colourblocking outfit! so gorgeous! you look great!

    Lyosha
    Inside and Outside Blog

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  37. Love your choice for the challenge! I participated too, but posted a look from last April! Haha, girl been so busy!

    Shasie
    Live Life in Style

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  38. What a great outfit. I love the skirt. I love all of it. I am following you now! I hope you will check out my blog and follow me, too!

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  39. i saw the clutch in the store but stupid me i did not buy it!

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